Line Cooks for hire in Aurora, IL
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3,482
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Time Management
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 78%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Topgolf
Applebee's
CHILI'S
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 56%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $57,195 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,325 – $67,694 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Batavia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCook/Prep
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineManagementLeadershipTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsPrimary Sauté Cook / Shift Lead Support
Plainfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceSautéingCookingKitchen Manager/Cook
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceFood Prep/Line Cook/Crew leader
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceFood PreparationCookingFood Service ExperienceGrillingKitchen GrillsBanquet Cook/Line Cook
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Team LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCulinary ExperienceCatering ExperienceCookingFood Service Experience
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What's the average time to fill a line cook role?
The average time to fill a line cook role is 109 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do line cooks tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a line cook include: time management, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Servsafe Certification, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to line cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: line cook/prep cook, primary sauté cook / shift lead support and food prep/line cook/crew leader.
What level of education is common for a line cook?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a line cook in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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